Metcalfe County Schools & Education
Metcalfe County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,286
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#105
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Metcalfe County
Measured School Summary
Metcalfe County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,286 per pupil, Metcalfe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 23% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Metcalfe County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #105 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,286
$608 below the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Metcalfe County has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Metcalfe County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Metcalfe County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#105
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Metcalfe County
Elementary to high school visible
1,459 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Metcalfe County is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Metcalfe County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Traditional Three-Tier School System
Metcalfe County operates a straightforward public school landscape with 3 total schools serving 1,459 students. The county provides exactly one elementary, one middle, and one high school to cover all grade levels.
Focused Leadership Under One District
The Metcalfe County school district manages all 1,459 students across its three campuses. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing all educational efforts on its primary district-run facilities.
Larger Campus Sizes in Rural Kentucky
All schools in the county are rural, with an average school size of 486 students that is higher than many neighboring counties. Metcalfe County Elementary is the largest campus with 636 students, followed by the high school with 456 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Metcalfe County
Reported Enrollment
1,459
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Metcalfe County
Metcalfe County
3 Public Schools in Metcalfe County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalfe County Elementary School | Record | Metcalfe County | Edmonton, 42129Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 636 |
| Metcalfe County High School | Record | Metcalfe County | Edmonton, 42129Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 456 |
| Metcalfe County Middle School | Record | Metcalfe County | Edmonton, 42129Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 367 |
Metcalfe County Elementary School
Metcalfe County
Edmonton, 42129 / Rural: Remote
Metcalfe County Middle School
Metcalfe County
Edmonton, 42129 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,286
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Metcalfe County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Metcalfe County, Kentucky?
Metcalfe County operates a straightforward public school landscape with 3 total schools serving 1,459 students. The county provides exactly one elementary, one middle, and one high school to cover all grade levels.
What are the major school districts in Metcalfe County, Kentucky?
The Metcalfe County school district manages all 1,459 students across its three campuses. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing all educational efforts on its primary district-run facilities.
What is the school experience like in Metcalfe County?
All schools in the county are rural, with an average school size of 486 students that is higher than many neighboring counties. Metcalfe County Elementary is the largest campus with 636 students, followed by the high school with 456 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.